Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 797: State Employees - As enacted, clarifies that full-time employees of the general assembly are eligible for a waiver of tuition and fees for purposes of continuing education for more than one course at a time if the employees work more hours each week than typically required of full-time employment for at least four weeks per year. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 797 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Employees - As enacted, clarifies that full-time employees of the general assembly are eligible for a waiver of tuition and fees for purposes of continuing education for more than one course at a time if the employees work more hours each week than typically required of full-time employment for at least four weeks per year. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): Pub. Ch. 121.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrell Haile | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 121
- Effective date(s) 04/03/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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